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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.61, 170.37 and 48.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.61, 170.37 and 48.62 is: 72.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.61 : 170.37 = 48.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.61/170.37 = 48.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.61x = 170.37 × 48.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.61x = 8,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282.54/113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.90

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